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Rogue Community College to Expand Nursing Program After Getting Grant Award Jackson & Josephine Counties, OR | October 19, 2023 | Written by Izzie Lund R ogue Community College has received $969,722 in grant money, allowing the school to expand its nursing program and fulfill a registered nurses
shortage. According to a news release from the college, the funds come from the Higher Education Coordination Commission and will be distributed over three years to RCC and its partners, Providence Medford Medical Center and Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center.
“Providence is proud to walk alongside RCC as they grow their nursing program. We know that nursing students who attend school in Southern Oregon often stay for the duration of their career,” Providence Medford Medical Center chief nursing officer Kate Kitchell said in the release. “It’s imperative that education and industry partners meet the needs of our growing community.” According to the release, a statewide RN shortage is showing locally as well, with Providence Medford Medical Center having 40 positions open and Asante having 347 positions open across their system. “The award will have a significant impact on the college, its students and the community, at a time when there is a strong demand for more nurses,” RCC’s Dean of Instruction, Health and Public Services Dave Koehler said in the release. n
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